M–R Editions Artworker (Digital Prepress Technician)

Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly organised Digital Prepress Technician to support our print production workflow. This role sits at the intersection of print preparation, e-commerce asset management and artworking.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of e-commerce asset management, print-ready file preparation and excellent attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

Print Files Management

• Prioritise incoming print files based on production timelines, project urgency, and internal deadlines

• Assign files to freelance or internal artworkers based on priorities, while independently setting up selected files

• Ensure files are correctly named and organised within Google Drive, Airtable, and dropbox

• Upload and organise print-ready files, ensuring consistency in file naming and folder hierarchy

• Update and maintain Airtable records with relevant print file links to ensure print files are complete and ready for production

Ecommerce Asset Generation and Organisation

• Generate e-commerce assets using internal tools and ready-made templates

• Upload and organise mockups and product assets, ensuring consistency in file naming and folder hierarchy

• Perform quality control checks on incoming mockups and product assets, ensuring completeness, correct formatting, and readiness for publishing workflows

• Upload generated assets to Shopify 

• Upload Airtable products to Shopify via Google Sheets

Print file preparation

• Review incoming artwork files and assess their suitability for digital print production

• Use Photoshop to:

  • Check resolution, scale, proportions, and overall print readiness

  • Flag any issues that may affect print quality

  • Crop and resize image files to print area

  • Clone out or add signature files as needed

  • Add borders as specified by artist

  • Sharpen images if required

  • Prepare clean, correctly sized, print-ready PDF files

• Ensure consistency in sizing, margins, and placement

Requirements:

Essential

• Excellent attention to detail

• Strong organisational skills

• Experience preparing artwork for print production (preferably in fine art, photography, or similar fields)

• Strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat

• Ability to follow precise technical instructions

• Proficiency with Google Drive 

• Familiarity with Google Sheets

Preferred

• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Indesign

• Familiarity with Airtable or similar project management tools

• Familiarity with Shopify 

Schedule

• 1 day per week (preferably Wednesday)

• Remote